TabSearch

Easy tab search & management. Get a keyboard-accessible search interface for managing your tabs.

TabSearch: The Ultimate Firefox Tab Management Add-on

TabSearch is a Firefox add-on created specifically for users seeking an easier way to manage their browsing tabs. It features a keyboard-accessible interface, with an assortment of configurable options. This robust tool helps in tab searches, bookmarks, history, restoration of recently closed tabs, and visual tab count per window. It also includes a range of keyboard shortcuts for smooth navigation. Your privacy is guaranteed, as no browsing data is accessed or stored.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,954
-15
Rating: 4.59
(106)
Version: 0.4.9resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-07-04
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • sessions
Size: 368.17K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

FEATURES

  • Keyboard-accessible interface for tab management (with customizable shortcuts)
  • Extensive options for configuration
  • Can search bookmarks and history
  • List and restore recently closed tabs
  • Visual count of the number of tabs open in a window

You can always read the latest version of the changelog at: https://github.com/reblws/tab-search/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

Shortcuts

All below except 'Toggle Extension' are customizable from the extension settings page. You can set up to two shortcuts for each command (except 'Toggle Extension')

Ctrl + Shift + F - Toggle extension (Windows/Linux) Cmd + Shift + L - Toggle extension (macOS)

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Extremely useful for managing many tabs and windows.
  • Makes tab navigation simple and fast.
  • One of the best tab search add-ons available.
  • Improves the overall Firefox experience.
Cons
  • Keyboard shortcut issues on macOS, often not working or uncustomizable.
  • Lacks a dark mode or theming options.
  • Search functionality can be inconsistent, not finding tabs properly.
  • Pop-up window size is considered too small by some users.
Most mentioned
  • Keyboard shortcuts not working, especially on macOS.
  • Need for dark mode or theming options.
  • Requests for customizable pop-up window size.
  • Overall usefulness for managing multiple tabs.
User reviews
by palo, 2025-01-14

Extremely useful when there are many tabs and windows.
by takutekato2, 2024-11-23

Keyboard shortcut does not work and there is no ability to change the keys so useless for me (Firefox 132, MacOS)
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

TabSearch requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

TabSearch has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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